Ancient asteroid impacts created the ingredients of life on Earth and Mars
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 07:40
in Astronomy & Space
A new study published in Scientific Reports reveals that asteroid impact sites in the ocean may possess a crucial link in explaining the formation of the essential molecules for life. The researchers discovered the emergence of amino acids that serve as the building blocks for proteins—demonstrating the role of meteorites in bringing life's molecules to Earth, and potentially Mars.